Case Manager

Company: Anazao Community Partners
Location: Wayne and Holmes Counties, Ohio

About Us:
Anazao Community Partners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the behavioral health needs of our community through evidence-based practices and comprehensive support services. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both clients and staff.

ACP provides support to consumers through four Programs:

Access and Prevention Services: Often short-term, addressing basic needs and connection to ongoing services. A key focus is assessing needs in various life domains, working with consumers to address those needs or connect to related community services, and connect to ongoing care providers.

Adult Services: Often longer-term, addressing basic needs but also more chronic needs related to specific behavioral health disorders, symptom reduction and maintenance and coping skill development with individuals 18 years old and older.

School-Based Services: Both short- and long-term, providing behavioral interventions to support student and family well-being and behavior needs related to specific behavioral-health disorders and/or stress/dysfunction with school-aged children (in-school and in the community) and their families (in-home and in the community, including the office).

Specialized Outpatient Services: Often longer-term, addressing basic needs but also more chronic needs related to specific behavioral health disorders, symptom reduction and maintenance and coping skill development with individuals 18 years old and younger, including young children (under 5) and their parents/caregivers.

Position Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Case Managers. These roles involve providing Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) services as defined by the Ohio Administrative Code. Candidates should be interested in working with a range of ages and needs, including youth and adults dealing with mental health and substance use issues. Positions available include both short-term and long-term service provisions.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals with a wide range of ages, providing support to both parents and children with a variety of needs related to life functioning and behavioral health concerns. Case Managers assess clients' needs and develop individualized care plans. They provide crisis intervention and support to clients facing difficult situations and support recovery goals and daily living functions equally.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives while gaining valuable experience in the field of social services. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the Case Manager position.

We have immediate openings for Case Managers in our Adult Services and Access and Prevention Services programs. Other candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement:
• Build rapport and establish trusting relationships with clients of all ages.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families, empowering them with knowledge and skills to manage their mental health and navigate support systems effectively.
• Resource Connection:
• Connect individuals and families with community-based resources, such as housing assistance, job training, and mental health services.
• Provide transportation assistance to clients as necessary to ensure access to services and resources.
• Case Management:
• Assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and coordinate services with other providers and agencies.
• Utilize creative problem-solving skills to find effective solutions for clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress.
• Community and Office Work:
• Operate independently in the community, connecting with key resources.
• Work comfortably both from the office and in mobile settings.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in mental health, social work, psychology, education, or a related field is preferred but not required. Positions are available with an Associate's degree (AA), related fields, or with no degree and related experience.
• Certification in relevant areas such as addiction, behavioral health issues or family services is a plus.
• Experience:
• Case management experience preferred.
• Understanding of behavioral health issues and interventions preferred.
• Care Coordinator, Community Health Worker, Home health care, teaching, nursing/healthcare and other lived experience may be valuable and relevant.
• Experience with youth and adult populations dealing with mental health and substance use issues is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Licensure:
• Licensure such as LSW or LPC is preferred but not required.
• Additional Requirements:
• Reliable Transportation.
• Excellent driving record.
• Familiarity with Wayne and Holmes Counties is beneficial.

Desired Qualities and Characteristics:

• Personal Traits:
• Warm, engaging demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative problem solver.

Benefits:

• Health, life, and retirement options
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule and generous PTO use policy

To Apply:
Please send your resume and any inquiries to: woodsm@anazaocommunitypartners.org

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: Multiple positions available in Holmes and Wayne Counties.

Anazao Community Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $50,000